Happy Monday! We are beginning this week with a free pattern: this is Global Impact, a mini quilt I designed for the amazing Trekking fabric collection by Michael Miller Fabrics. The quilt measures 24" x 24" and the blocks finish at 10". These are some of the fabrics I used. Aren't they super fun? The colors would look great on projects for kids or grown-ups alike, so you can't go wrong with this collection. The elephants, cheetahs, and zebras in teal, black, and grays are … [Read more...] about Global Impact Quilt
Clementine Quilt Along-Month 3
Photo by Fat Quarter Shop. Used with permission. Welcome to Month 3 of the Clementine Quilt Along hosted by Fat Quarter Shop. The name of this month's block is Peaches and Plenty, and here are my blocks: They are identical twins if it weren't for their scale. The block is very easy to make as it uses half square triangles and flying geese. However, the slowpoke here took about 4.5 hours to make them. I may or may not have used the wrong red fabric but the day was kind of gray so I could … [Read more...] about Clementine Quilt Along-Month 3
Yin and Yang Quilt – free pattern
This is my most favorite black and white quilt design to date: It is called Yin and Yang, which I designed for Michael Miller Fabrics super fun fabrics. I called it Yin and Yang because of the contrast between the very geometric lines of the blocks and the floral, free-spirit look of the border fabric. The quilt measures 52" x 62" and the blocks finish at 10". This one-block quilt pattern can be downloaded for free from Michael Miller Fabrics' website: under "Get Inspired", choose Free … [Read more...] about Yin and Yang Quilt – free pattern
Pink Paradise
How would you like to begin your weekend with a free quilt pattern? The cutie above is called Serenade, my newest pattern for Dear Stella, using the Pink Paradise collection. Isn't it beautiful? I love Rae Ritchie's flamingo panel and prints. The quilt measures 41" x 65" and comes together very fast. It is always nice to have panels in our stash for when we need to make a quilt and do not have time for a lot of block piecing. Check out these amazing prints: They are … [Read more...] about Pink Paradise
Oh, Scrap!
Have you seen Lissa Alexander's newest book? It is called Oh, Scrap! and it has just been published by Martingale. It is a whole eye candy store in one neat package: 12 projects designed specifically with our scrap stash in mind. Not that our drawers, bags, and bins are overflowing with pieces of fabrics. Right. All photographs by Brent Kane and Adam Albright for Martingale. Used with permission. As I looked through the book's pages, I kept remembering all the orphan blocks, many-sized … [Read more...] about Oh, Scrap!
Quilts you can make in one day
[Edited on January 13, 2020] I am always looking for quick quilts I can make for a friend or family member to celebrate a special occasion. Handmade gifts are the best except, at times, we need to be able to whip them up very fast! I am showing you today two Quilts you can make in one day. Photograph by Matthew Owen and Shane Pequignot for Annie's. Used with permission. How would you like suggestions for two quilts you can make in one day? I designed the first one, Paint Chips (above), … [Read more...] about Quilts you can make in one day